Instructional Design and Technology is a a diverse field with opportunities for individuals in a variety of eclectic roles all centered on the process of creating web-based instruction. The need for instructional technologists is great. The growing amount of information created every year and the need for more and more learning drive the need for instructional technologists as does the constant changing field of technology.
Instructional technology can involve the study of the use of the following types of media:
Students do not need to be a computer programmer or a computer expert to be an instructional technologist since many of the tools are as easy to use as Microsoft Word or Google products. What you do need is a desire to help others learn and an interest in innovative and creative endeavors.
Jessica Briskin, Ph.D. | jbriskin@bloomu.edu
BU's Instructional Technology Specialist program leads to eligibility for Pennsylvania certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education and does not lead to certification in other states. Visit intranet.bloomu.edu/state-authorization and education.pa.gov for more information on approved certification programs in Pennsylvania.